Tumut Plains crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Tumut Plains
Tumut Plains is a rural locality situated in the Snowy Valleys Council area of New South Wales, positioned immediately to the south of the town of Tumut. Geographically, the area is defined by its fertile river flats along the Tumut River, which support a landscape characterized by agricultural production, particularly stone fruit orchards, grazing, and pastoral land use. Demographically, the locality maintains a low-density rural population consistent with its agricultural focus, serving as a quiet residential and farming extension of the broader Tumut region.
The area is primarily residential and agricultural, with most social and commercial amenities centered in the adjacent town of Tumut, located within the 2720 postcode. Local life is heavily integrated with the regional economy of the Snowy Valleys, focusing on primary production and supporting industries. Historically, the plains were among the earliest areas settled in the Tumut district due to the accessibility and richness of the river valleys. The heritage of the locality remains closely tied to early European pastoral expansion and the long-standing agricultural traditions that continue to shape the landscape of the Snowy Valleys today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 70 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.